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The elegance and glamour of the 1950s is captured in a brand new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/model-image.aspxTurner nominee leads National Museums Liverpool Black History Month eventshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/turner-mominee-leads-national-museums-liverpool-black-history-month-events.aspx
A powerful new exhibition by 2017 Turner Prize Nominee Lubaina Himid MBE, leads a packed Black History Month programme taking place at many of National Museums Liverpool's museums and galleries this October.Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/turner-mominee-leads-national-museums-liverpool-black-history-month-events.aspxEnd of the Linehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/end-of-the-line.aspx
A new exhibition featuring more than 30 photographs of Liverpool trams opens at the Museum of Liverpool on Thursday 14 September 2017, 60 years to the date of the city's last tram parade.Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/end-of-the-line.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolTales from the cityhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/tales-from-the-city.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act with a powerful exhibition exploring stories from the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) community from 1967 – 2017.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/tales-from-the-city.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolJohn Moores Painting Prize 2018http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/john-moores-painting-prize-2018.aspx
Ahead of the John Moores Painting Prize call for entries opening on 14 September 2017, the Walker Art Gallery has announced the names of the jury members who will judge the competition in 2018, its 60th year.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/john-moores-painting-prize-2018.aspxInk and blood: Stories of abolition openshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/ink-and-blood-stories-of-abolition-opens.aspx
The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool is revealing the first of its major 10th anniversary events with the opening of a brand new exhibition, Ink and blood: Stories of abolition, on Monday 21 August.Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/ink-and-blood-stories-of-abolition-opens.aspxBlack British sailors exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/black-british-sailors-exhibition.aspx
Black Salt: Britain's Black Sailors reveals the contribution Black seafarers have made to some of the most significant maritime events of the past 500 years. The exhibition opens at Merseyside Maritime Museum on Friday 29 September 2017.Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/black-british-sailors-exhibition.aspxSlavery Remembrance Day 2017http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/slavery-remembrance-day-2017.aspx
Dr Gee Walker campaigner, educator and founder of the Anthony Walker Foundation, will deliver the Dorothy Kuya Slavery Remembrance Lecture at this year's Slavery Remembrance commemorations, which also marks 10 years since the opening of the International Slavery Museum.Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/slavery-remembrance-day-2017.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumFirst World War hero's medals come to Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/first-world-war-hero's-medals-come-to-liverpool.aspx
The medals of Captain Noel Chavasse, the only serviceman to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) twice during the First World War, go on display at the Museum of Liverpool from 31 July to 5 January 2018.Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/first-world-war-hero's-medals-come-to-liverpool.aspxComing Out: Sexuality, Gender & Identityhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/coming-out-sexuality-gender-identity.aspx
The UK's largest exhibition to explore LGBT+ history through contemporary art.An Arts Council Collection National Partners Exhibition.Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/coming-out-sexuality-gender-identity.aspxWalker Art GalleryGalkoff's and the Secret Life of Pembroke Place wins National Lottery fundinghttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/galkoff's-and-the-secret-life-of-pembroke-place-wins-national-lottery-funding.aspx
Liverpool landmark, Galkoff's Jewish butcher shop frontage, is to be preserved and protected with a £291,300 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), thanks to National Lottery players.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/galkoff's-and-the-secret-life-of-pembroke-place-wins-national-lottery-funding.aspxMuseum of Liverpool10 years of International Slavery Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/10-years-of-international-slavery-museum.aspx
The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool is marking its 10th anniversary this year, after first opening its doors on 23 August 2007 – the bicentenary of the abolition of the British slave trade, and the annual date of Slavery Remembrance Day.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/10-years-of-international-slavery-museum.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumCan you dig it?http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/can-you-dig-it.aspx
From the five thousand year old technique of using a bow drill to make a Stone Age pendant, to 21st century facial reconstruction technology from Liverpool John Moores University's Face Lab, visitors can get hands-on with some of the most exciting aspects of archaeological work.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/can-you-dig-it.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolAlphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beautyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/alphonse-mucha-in-quest-of-beauty.aspx
Works of art by one of the most influential artists of the Art Nouveau movement will travel to Liverpool for the Walker Art Gallery's Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty exhibition, which runs from 16 June to 29 October 2017.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:09:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/alphonse-mucha-in-quest-of-beauty.aspxWalker Art GalleryHop to it for pots of cashhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/hop-to-it-for-pots-of-cash.aspx
Local organisations across Liverpool City Region are being encouraged to apply for a new wave of funding to help older people feel less isolated through the enjoyment of arts and culture, meeting new people and learning new skills.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/hop-to-it-for-pots-of-cash.aspxComing Out: Sexuality, Gender and Identityhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/coming-out-sexuality-gender-and-identity.aspx
Ground-breaking exhibition at the Walker reveals concealed LGBT+ histories. An Arts Council Collection National Partners Exhibition.Tue, 16 May 2017 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/coming-out-sexuality-gender-and-identity.aspxGerry and the Pacemakershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/gerry-and-the-pacemakers.aspx
Photographs which capture the wit, warmth and energy of Merseybeat group, Gerry and the Pacemakers on their rapid rise to fame, go on display at the Museum of Liverpool from 14 July to 7 January 2018.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/gerry-and-the-pacemakers.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolMummy Mysteries Revealedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/egyptian-mummy-mysteries-revealed.aspx
Liverpool's World Museum is readying itself to open the doors of its new Ancient Egypt: A journey through time gallery later this month (28 April), revealing one of the UK's most significant collections of ancient Egyptian and Nubian antiquities.Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/egyptian-mummy-mysteries-revealed.aspxWorld MuseumTransformation: One man's cross-dressing wardrobehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/transformation-one-mans-cross-dressing-wardrobe.aspx
Sudley House displays Liverpool man's unique costume collectionFri, 24 Mar 2017 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/transformation-one-mans-cross-dressing-wardrobe.aspxSudley HouseMaking a differencehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/untitled1.aspx
National Museums Liverpool contributes £53m* to the local economy, it was announced today.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/untitled1.aspxLiverpool and Hong Kong reflectionshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/liverpool-and-hong-kong-reflections.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool presents Liverpool & Hong Kong Reflections, a new exhibition developed by Open Eye Gallery as part of LOOK/17, Liverpool International Photography Festival, from 7 April to 2 July 2017.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/liverpool-and-hong-kong-reflections.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolMucha exhibition in Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/mucha-exhibition-in-liverpool.aspx
Renowned for his iconic poster designs epitomising the Art Nouveau movement, around 100 works by Mucha will go on display in the exhibition Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty, in Liverpool from 16 June to 29 October 2017.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/mucha-exhibition-in-liverpool.aspxWalker Art GalleryTransparencyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/transparency.aspx
A new exhibition at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery will ask whether art can help us to see things differently. Transparency, an Arts Council Collection National Partners exhibition, runs from 24 March to 18 June 2017 and showcases work by artists including Damien Hirst, Wolfgang Tillmans, Christine Borland and Yinka Shonibare MBE.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/transparency.aspxWalker Art GallerySuez Canal crew soughthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/suez-canal-crew-sought.aspx
Merseyside Maritime Museum is looking for former seafarers who were on a stranded ship on the Suez Canal between June 1967 and June 1975, to attend a special 50th anniversary reunion at Merseyside Maritime Museum on Thursday 1 June.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/suez-canal-crew-sought.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumWorld Museum's Ancient Egypt Gallery Opening 28 Aprilhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/world-museums-ancient-egypt-gallery-opening-28-april1.aspx
Liverpool's World Museum is set to open its new Ancient Egypt: A journey through time gallery on 28 April, revealing one of the UK's most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian and Nubian antiquities.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/world-museums-ancient-egypt-gallery-opening-28-april1.aspxLiverpool and Argentina unitehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/liverpool-and-argentina-unite.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has facilitated a visit to the city from Monica Fein, the first female Socialist candidate in Argentine history to be elected as Mayor.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/liverpool-and-argentina-unite.aspxDragon dance roars into Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/dragon-dance-roars-into-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspx
Chinese New Year festivities continue at the Lady Lever Art Gallery this half-term. Expect a riot of colour and noise with the traditional dragon dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, traditional music, Chinese crafts, a visit from the God of Wealth and a spectacular lantern parade to bring celebrations to a closeMon, 13 Feb 2017 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/dragon-dance-roars-into-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryEdo Pophttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/edo-pop.aspx
More than 40 prints bring to life the energy and spirit of 19th-century Edo (now Tokyo) to the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 26 May to 24 September 2017.Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/edo-pop.aspxLady Lever Art GallerySpecial guest Stuart Milk opens LGBT festival hubhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/special-guest-stuart-milk-opens-lgbt-festival-hub.aspx
Stuart Milk, the global LGBT human rights activist and political speaker, nephew of civil rights leader Harvey Milk and co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, will open OUTing the Past 2017 at Museum of Liverpool on Saturday 25 February at 10am.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/special-guest-stuart-milk-opens-lgbt-festival-hub.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolAncient Animal Mummies farewellhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/ancient-animal-mummies-farewell.aspx
More than 100,000 people have visited Animal Mummies Revealed since the exhibition opened at the end of October last year. The first exhibition in the UK exploring ancient Egyptian animal mummies closes at World Museum in Liverpool on Sunday 26 February after its crowd-busting run.Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/ancient-animal-mummies-farewell.aspxWorld MuseumObjects and memories from Liverpool's black communityhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/objects-and-memories-from-liverpools-black-community.aspx
An exploration of activism in Liverpool's Black communities launches National Museums Liverpool's Sankofa project on Saturday 28 January in the Dr Martin Luther King Jr building at Liverpool's Albert Dock.Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/objects-and-memories-from-liverpools-black-community.aspxSea Gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/sea-galleries.aspx
Merseyside Maritime Museum has been awarded funding as part of £4 million grants announced for English Museums and Galleries under DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2017/sea-galleries.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumFresh Perspectives at Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/fresh-perspectives-at-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspx
Students from four Wirral high schools will exhibit their artwork at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, in the company of internationally-renowned masterpieces.Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/fresh-perspectives-at-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryVictorian Treasureshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/victorian-treasures.aspx
The impressive extent of National Museums Liverpool's Victorian art collection will be revealed in a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery. Victorian Treasures, which runs from 27 January to 7 May 2017, brings together more than 60 outstanding paintings and watercolours from the art collections of the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Sudley House and the Walker itself.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/victorian-treasures.aspxWalker Art GalleryTerracotta Warriors - Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/terracotta-warriors.aspx
The Terracotta Warriors will be returning to the UK, it has been announced today by Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/terracotta-warriors.aspx2017 exhibitions announcedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/2017-exhibitions-announced.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has announced its exhibition programme for 2017, across its eight museums and galleries.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/2017-exhibitions-announced.aspxThe return of Blackler's Santahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/the-return-of-blacklers-santa.aspx
A giant Father Christmas, which delighted generations of Liverpool children in his former home at Blackler's Department Store, goes on display for the first time in 20 years at the Museum of Liverpool, on Tuesday 15 November 2016.Wed, 09 Nov 2016 11:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/the-return-of-blacklers-santa.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolWinner of John Moores Visitors' Choice announcedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/winner-of-john-moores-visitors-choice-announced.aspx
Visitors to the John Moores Painting Prize 2016 have spoken in their thousands and voted for Donal Moloney's Cave Floor to be their winner.Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/winner-of-john-moores-visitors-choice-announced.aspxWalker Art GalleryBenedict Drew: Kaputhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/benedict-drew-kaput.aspx
Richard Branson, space tourism and a mysterious saxophone at the Walker. An Arts Council Collection work.Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/benedict-drew-kaput.aspxWalker Art GalleryPast Forwardhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/past-forward.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool has joined with Merseyside Archaeological Society to develop a fascinating conference on 8 and 9 October 2016. Aimed at both experts and museum visitors, the weekend comprises lectures, workshops, tours and discussions.Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/past-forward.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolFree dementia workshops for family carershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/free-dementia-workshops-for-family-carers.aspx
This Sunday, 11 September, marks National Dementia Carers' Day, which recognises the important contribution family and informal carers make by caring for people living with dementia at home.Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/free-dementia-workshops-for-family-carers.aspxZoo Logic by Mark Leckeyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/zoo-logic-by-mark-leckey.aspx
A huge, inflatable version of Felix the Cat is one of two installations by Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey to be displayed at the Walker Art Gallery as part of a new exhibition. ZOO LOGIC by Mark Leckey runs from 9 September 2016 until 26 February 2017.Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/zoo-logic-by-mark-leckey.aspxWalker Art GalleryMuseums are dementia expertshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/museums-are-dementia-experts.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has become the first organisation to pilot a 'Tier 2' dementia training programme within professional health and social care settings across the North West of England.Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/museums-are-dementia-experts.aspxFamily History Day at Museum of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/family-history-day-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspx
A special family history day will help visitors find out more about relatives who served in the First World War at Museum of Liverpool on Saturday 3 September from 10.30-4pm.Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/family-history-day-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolSlavery Remembrance Day 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/slavery-remembrance-day-august-2016.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has three days of commemoration, celebration and remembrance planned for the city's 17th annual Slavery Remembrance Day, which is marked on 23 August.Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/slavery-remembrance-day-august-2016.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumSpider has museum team jumpinghttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/spider-has-museum-team-jumping.aspx
A spider has been discovered in Liverpool by a member of the Entomology team at World Museum that has never been recorded in Britain before.Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/spider-has-museum-team-jumping.aspxWorld MuseumSlavery Remembrance Day 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/slavery-remembrance-day-2016.aspx
BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip hop artist, writer/poet and historian, Akala, has accepted an invitation to deliver the Dorothy Kuya Slavery Remembrance Lecture on 22 August 2016, as part of National Museums Liverpool's three day commemorations for the city's 17th annual Slavery Remembrance Day, which is marked on 23 August.Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/slavery-remembrance-day-2016.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumFunding support for local heritagehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/funding-support-for-local-heritage.aspx
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and National Museums Liverpool have received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support a collaborative project looking at two important heritage sites on LSTM's campus.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/funding-support-for-local-heritage.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolDig the summer holidayshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/dig-the-summer-holidays.aspx
A week-long celebration of all things archaeological at the Museum of Liverpool brings history to life this summer, from 20 to 27 July 2016.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/dig-the-summer-holidays.aspxIn safe hands: The 250 year story of the heroic Liverpool Pilotshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/in-safe-hands-the-250-year-story-of-the-heroic-liverpool-pilots.aspx
Next week, Merseyside Maritime Museum will display a brand new exhibition, focusing on the Liverpool Pilotage Service; the second oldest institution in Liverpool, the oldest being the Town Corporation (now City Council). It will run from 22 July 2016 until 4 June 2017.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/in-safe-hands-the-250-year-story-of-the-heroic-liverpool-pilots.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumMichael Simpson wins the John Moores Painting Prize 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/michael-simpson-wins-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has announced the winner of the prestigious John Moores Painting Prize 2016 is artist Michael Simpson with his painting Squint (19). Simpson (b.1940, Dorset) receives the £25,000 first prize for his work, which is one of a continuing series of paintings by the artist.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/michael-simpson-wins-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspxWalker Art GalleryShortlist announced for the John Moores Painting Prize 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/shortlist-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has revealed the names of the five artists shortlisted for the prestigious John Moores Painting Prize 2016. Of the five artists, one will be awarded the £25,000 first prize, with the other shortlisted prizewinners each receiving £2,500.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:42:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/shortlist-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspxWalker Art GalleryIn safe handshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/in-safe-hands.aspx
Merseyside Maritime Museum will display a brand new exhibition from 22 July until 4 June 2017, focusing on the Liverpool Pilotage Service; the second oldest institution in Liverpool, the oldest being the Town Corporation (now City Council).Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/in-safe-hands.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumFree Picasso evening event at the Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/free-picasso-evening-event-at-the-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspx
To celebrate the opening of Lady Lever Art Gallery's new exhibition, Picasso Linocuts from the British Museum, the gallery is hosting a special evening preview, open to all.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/free-picasso-evening-event-at-the-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryFirst World War: Charity and Liverpool's Home Fronthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/first-world-war-charity-and-liverpools-home-front.aspx
First World War: Charity and Liverpool's Home Front, supported by Armed Forces Covenant, runs from 17 June to October 2016 at the Museum of Liverpool.Tue, 31 May 2016 12:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/first-world-war-charity-and-liverpools-home-front.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion - closing 5 Junehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/pre-raphaelites-beauty-and-rebellion-closing-5-june.aspx
More than 43,000 visitors have seen the Walker Art Gallery's blockbuster exhibition, Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion, which closes on 5 June 2016. The popular exhibition showcases more than 120 paintings by leading Pre-Raphaelite artists.Mon, 23 May 2016 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/pre-raphaelites-beauty-and-rebellion-closing-5-june.aspxWalker Art GalleryLast chance to see Poppies: Women and War at Museum of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/last-chance-to-see-poppies-women-and-war-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspx
Poppies: Women and War, a moving photographic exhibition exploring the personal stories of women affected by war, closes at the Museum of Liverpool on 5 June 2016.Thu, 19 May 2016 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/last-chance-to-see-poppies-women-and-war-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolThousands view scenes of Wirral beauty in major exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/thousands-view-scenes-of-wirral-beauty-in-major-exhibition.aspx
Idyllic rural landscapes of the Wirral star in a blockbuster exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery.Tue, 17 May 2016 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/thousands-view-scenes-of-wirral-beauty-in-major-exhibition.aspxWalker Art GalleryHarry Potter bike at Museum of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/harry-potter-bike-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspx
The motorbike and sidecar belonging to Hagrid, Harry Potter's loyal friend and Hogwarts' gamekeeper, goes on display at the Museum of Liverpool from 16 May to 9 June.Thu, 12 May 2016 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/harry-potter-bike-at-museum-of-liverpool.aspxMuseum of Liverpool30th Birthday for National Museums Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/30th-birthday-for-national-museums-liverpool.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is marking 30 years since it became a national museums service, with a boost in visitor figures to celebrate its landmark birthdayThu, 12 May 2016 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/30th-birthday-for-national-museums-liverpool.aspxLaunching soon: Afro Supa Herohttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/launcing-soon-afro-supa-hero.aspx
Launching soon: the Afro Supa Hero exhibition, displaying independent creative director Jon Daniel's personal collection of Black pop cultural heroes and heroines of the African diaspora, through comics, action figures, memorabilia and games.Thu, 05 May 2016 10:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/launcing-soon-afro-supa-hero.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumLusitania Memorial servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A service marking the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place alongside the ship's salvaged propeller on Saturday 7 May 2016.Thu, 05 May 2016 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/lusitania-memorial-service.aspxBootle's May Queenhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/bootles-may-queen.aspx
A traditional May Queen costume is to be displayed at the Museum of Liverpool. The white floral dress and elaborate cloak, worn by Edna May Fairweather in 1931 when she was crowned Bootle's May Queen, will go on display on 29 April until 12 June.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/bootles-may-queen.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPicasso at Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/picasso-at-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspx
Picasso Linocuts from the British Museum goes on display at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight from 24 June 2016 to 8 January 2017Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/picasso-at-lady-lever-art-gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryArtists announced for the John Moores Painting Prize 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/artists-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has announced the names of the artists whose works will be showcased in the John Moores Painting Prize 2016 exhibition, which will be held at the Gallery from 9 July to 27 November 2016. The 54 works listed have been selected from more than 2,500 entries.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/artists-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspxWalker Art GalleryMay Blitz 75th anniversaryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/may-blitz-75th-anniversary.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is marking the 75th anniversary of this attack with a series of free talks, tours, performances and online activity.Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/may-blitz-75th-anniversary.aspx1916 Easter Risinghttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/1916-easter-rising.aspx
To mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a display at the Museum of Liverpool explores the roles of the Liverpool men and women involved in a pivotal moment of Irish history.Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/1916-easter-rising.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolHillsborough tributeshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/hillsborough-tributes.aspx
Two new items join the Museum of Liverpool's collection, to go on public display on 5 April 2016, marking the anniversary of the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy (15 April).Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/hillsborough-tributes.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolGlitz goes to Sudleyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/glitz-goes-to-sudley.aspx
Sudley House will be getting the Hollywood treatment when Putting on the Glitz, a glamorous 1930s fashion exhibition, opens its doors on 25 March 2016.Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/glitz-goes-to-sudley.aspxSudley HouseEaster fun starts at the Lady Lever's new South End gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/easter-fun-starts-at-the-lady-levers-new-south-end-galleries.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery will celebrate the reopening of its new South End galleries with a free programme of Easter fun for all visitors to enjoy.Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/easter-fun-starts-at-the-lady-levers-new-south-end-galleries.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryStart your Easter at Lady Lever's new gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/start-your-easter-at-lady-levers-new-galleries.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery will reveal its new South End galleries in a Good Friday opening on 25 March 2016, following a £2.8m major development project, part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:22:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/start-your-easter-at-lady-levers-new-galleries.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryFirst item from female Abolitionisthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/first-item-from-female-abolitionist.aspx
The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool (UK) has acquired a letter written by a female anti-slavery campaigner, following a funding boost to grow collections at the Museum.Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/first-item-from-female-abolitionist.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumLiverpool museums top chartshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/liverpool-museums-top-charts.aspx
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has announced its members' visitor figures for 2015, which include National Museums Liverpool's eight venues.Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/liverpool-museums-top-charts.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolWomen on the Waterfronthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/women-on-the-waterfront.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is hosting a special 'Women on The Waterfront' weekend to showcase local women's achievements from the past and present, ahead of International Women's Day on Tuesday 8 March.Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/women-on-the-waterfront.aspxOpening date announced for Lady Lever's South End gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/opening-date-announced-for-lady-levers-south-end-galleries.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery is set to reveal its new South End galleries in a Good Friday opening on 25 March 2016 following a £2.8m major development project, part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/opening-date-announced-for-lady-levers-south-end-galleries.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryRoman treasures of Cheshirehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/roman-treasures-of-cheshire.aspx
Two exciting new finds of Roman treasure go on public display for the first time at the Museum of Liverpool from 13 February to 19 June 2016.Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/roman-treasures-of-cheshire.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRossetti revealedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/rossetti-revealed.aspx
135 years after it was painted, a little known Pre-Raphaelite treasure goes on public display for the first time in Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion, which runs at the Walker Art Gallery from 12 February to 5 June 2016.Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/rossetti-revealed.aspxWalker Art GalleryLiverpool at the movieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/liverpool-at-the-movies.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a special exhibition of original film posters and memorabilia celebrating Liverpool's starring role in films featuring the city from the past 60 years.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/liverpool-at-the-movies.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPre-Raphaeliltes: Beauty and Rebellionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/pre-raphaeliltes-beauty-and-rebellion.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery will display more than 120 paintings by leading Pre-Raphaelite artists as part of a major new exhibition, Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion, which runs from 12 February to 5 June 2016.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/pre-raphaeliltes-beauty-and-rebellion.aspxWalker Art GalleryTim Peake to call World Museum from International Space Stationhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/tim-peake-to-call-world-museum-from-international-space-station.aspx
World Museum has been selected as the only venue in the UK to host a live educational in-flight call with Tim Peake during his mission on board the International Space Station. Tim will call the Museum on 2 February 2016 for a question and answer session with school children, hosted by TV presenter Kevin Fong.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/tim-peake-to-call-world-museum-from-international-space-station.aspxWorld MuseumRonnie Colwellhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/ronnie-colwell.aspx
A formidable suit of samurai armour joins a new display of items related to Ronnie Colwell, founder of the internationally-acclaimed Liverpool Shotokan Karate Club (LSKC), at the Museum of Liverpool from 28 January 2016.Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/ronnie-colwell.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRed, yellow, pink and green!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/red-yellow-pink-and-green.aspx
Returning to Liverpool for its 10th anniversary, Eye for Colour opens at World Museum on 22 January until 4 September 2016. Guaranteed to alert the senses and stimulate the mind, the family-friendly exhibition is jam-packed with hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/red-yellow-pink-and-green.aspxWorld MuseumMuseum expands collectionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/museum-expands-collection.aspx
The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool (UK) has acquired a pair of shackles, following a funding boost to grow the collections at the Museum.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:56:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2016/museum-expands-collection.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumEarly Christmas gift for Santahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/early-christmas-gift-for-santa.aspx
Chair of National Museums Liverpool, Phil Redmond CBE, and his wife Mrs Alexis Redmond MBE, have stepped in to fund the restoration of the giant Santa that once signified Christmas to shoppers at Blackler's department store.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/early-christmas-gift-for-santa.aspxMuseum of Liverpool3-2-1 Blast off! at World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/3-2-1-blast-off-at-world-museum.aspx
World Museum will celebrate British astronaut Tim Peake's launch into space on Tuesday 15 December with an exciting day of space-themed events for 300 primary school children.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/3-2-1-blast-off-at-world-museum.aspxWorld MuseumMuseum expands collectionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/museum-expands-collection.aspx
The International Slavery Museum has announced its first acquisition following a funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2014 to grow collections at the Museum.Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/museum-expands-collection.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumTrans* Army vets' exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/trans-army-vets-exhibition.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host Dry Your Eyes Princess, an exhibition of photographs by award-winning photographer Stephen King.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/trans-army-vets-exhibition.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/pre-raphaelites-beauty-and-rebellion.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery will present a major new exhibition in 2016, bringing together more than 120 paintings by leading Pre-Raphaelite artistsMon, 07 Dec 2015 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/pre-raphaelites-beauty-and-rebellion.aspxWalker Art GalleryDry Your Eyes Princesshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/untitled1.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a special exhibition by local award-winning photographer Stephen King, following a collaboration with trans* military veterans and Liverpool John Moores University.Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/untitled1.aspxMuseum of Liverpool2016 exhibitions announcedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/2016-exhibitions-announced.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has announced its exhibition programme for 2016, across its eight museums and galleries.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/2016-exhibitions-announced.aspxA day to rememberhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/a-day-to-remember.aspx
Join us at the Museum of Liverpool for a free First World War family history day on Saturday 21 November from 10:30am – 4.30pm.Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/a-day-to-remember.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolFree family events at National Museums Liverpool (November)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-family-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-november.aspx
Free family events at National Museums Liverpool (November)Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-family-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-november.aspxFree events at National Museums Liverpool (November)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-november.aspx
Free events at National Museums Liverpool (November)Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-november.aspxJury announced for the John Moores Painting Prize 2016http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/jury-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has announced the names of the five jury members set to judge the John Moores Painting Prize 2016. The announcement comes with two weeks remaining for artists to enter the competition, which closes for entries on 9 November 2015.Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/jury-announced-for-the-john-moores-painting-prize-2016.aspxWalker Art GalleryEveryman visits Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/everyman-visits-museum.aspx
A display of items from the new Everyman Theatre is to go on show at the Museum of Liverpool on 14 October, to mark a year since the building was awarded the Stirling Prize; the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) highest accolade.Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/everyman-visits-museum.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPug Virus at Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/pug-virus-at-walker-art-gallery.aspx
Alien Sex Club is a major multimedia project by British Artist John Walter. It explores the relationship between visual culture and HIV and asks audiences to consider sexual transmission risk in a broader personal and social framework.Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/pug-virus-at-walker-art-gallery.aspxWalker Art GalleryTransformation: One man's cross-dressing wardrobehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/untitled.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery is to exhibit garments from Liverpool costume collector Peter Farrer's cross-dressing wardrobe in the first display of its kind to be held in the UK.Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/untitled.aspxWalker Art GalleryMayas - Last chance to seehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/mayas-last-chance-to-see.aspx
World Museum in Liverpool invites visitors to see the breathtaking exhibition, Mayas: revelation of an endless time, before it closes on 18 October 2015.Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/mayas-last-chance-to-see.aspxWorld MuseumDestination Space: Join the crewhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/destination-space-join-the-crew.aspx
World Museum is set to launch its Destination Space events programme this month with a host of exciting free activities and events for families to enjoy. The programme blasts off with a stargazing evening on Friday 23 October, when visitors can explore outer space using telescopes, or take a virtual tour of the galaxies in the Planetarium.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/destination-space-join-the-crew.aspxWorld MuseumBlack History Monthhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/black-history-month.aspx
National Museums Liverpool venues will be running a number of free events to mark Black History Month in October and UK Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October 2015.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/black-history-month.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumEnding soon: On Their Ownhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/ending-soon-on-their-own.aspx
A ground-breaking exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum, which looks at the migration of children from Britain to the other side of the world, is ending soon. It is co-curated with The Australian National Maritime Museum.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/ending-soon-on-their-own.aspxFree events at National Museums Liverpool (October)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-october.aspx
Free events at National Museums Liverpool (October)Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-october.aspxFree family events at National Museums Liverpool (October)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-family-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-october.aspx
Free family events at National Museums LiverpoolMon, 21 Sep 2015 14:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/free-family-events-at-national-museums-liverpool-october.aspxDementia award for Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/dementia-award-for-liverpool.aspx
National Museums Liverpool's House of Memories dementia training programme has won a national award for its partnership work.Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:18:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/dementia-award-for-liverpool.aspxIt's glam up North for Rankin and co.http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/it's-glam-up-north-for-rankin-and-co..aspx
The world famous photographer got more than a little help from his friends when it came to putting together It's Glam Up North: Curated by Rankin, which opens at the Museum of Liverpool from 25 September to 6 December 2015.Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:36:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/it's-glam-up-north-for-rankin-and-co..aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPutting on the Glitzhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/putting-on-the-glitz.aspx
Dazzling 1930s evening gowns will take centre stage in the Lady Lever Art Gallery's new exhibition Putting on the Glitz, which runs from 16 October 2015 to 28 February 2016.Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/putting-on-the-glitz.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryLiverpool's Old Dock turns 300http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/liverpools-old-dock-turns-300.aspx
Celebrate the 300th anniversary of Liverpool's revolutionary Old Dock - the world's first commercial enclosed wet dock - with National Museums Liverpool's free programme of events and talks from 27 to 31 August at Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool.Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/liverpools-old-dock-turns-300.aspxSlavery Remembrance Day 2015 with David Olusogahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/slavery-remembrance-day-2015-with-david-olusoga.aspx
British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker, David Olusoga, to deliver memorial lecture in Liverpool Downloadable image link belowWed, 19 Aug 2015 17:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/slavery-remembrance-day-2015-with-david-olusoga.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumRankin agrees that it's glam up North!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/rankin-agrees-that-it's-glam-up-north.aspx
From 25 September to 6 December 2015, the Museum of Liverpool will host an exhibition of works by some of the biggest names in art and design, curated by photographer Rankin.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/rankin-agrees-that-it's-glam-up-north.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPoppies: Women and Warhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/poppies-women-and-war.aspx
A new photographic exhibition exploring the personal stories of women affected by war will open at the Museum of Liverpool this summer.Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/poppies-women-and-war.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolLaunching: Destination Spacehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/launching-destination-space.aspx
World Museum has joined forces with the European Space Agency's first British astronaut, Tim Peake, to provide children with an opportunity to learn about human space flight and follow life on the International Space Station.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/launching-destination-space.aspxWorld MuseumLottery cash for Roman hoardshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/lottery-cash-for-roman-hoards.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool and Congleton Museum have received £65,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project that will help to acquire two locally-discovered hoards of Roman treasure.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/lottery-cash-for-roman-hoards.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolGallery acquires Picasso drawinghttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/gallery-acquires-picasso-drawing.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has acquired a drawing by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, which will go on public display from 14 July 2015.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/gallery-acquires-picasso-drawing.aspxWalker Art GalleryREALITY: Modern and Contemporary British Paintinghttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/reality-modern-and-contemporary-british-painting.aspx
REALITY: Modern and Contemporary British Painting is a vibrant new exhibition which runs at the Walker Art Gallery from 10 July until 29 November 2015. Curated by artist Chris Stevens and organised by the Sainsbury Centre, the exhibition brings together more than 50 works celebrating the strength of British painting, with some of the best and most influential artists of the last 60 years.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/reality-modern-and-contemporary-british-painting.aspxWalker Art GalleryDisplay marks Cunard's historyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/display-marks-cunards-history.aspx
A new display about the history of Liverpool's links with the historic shipping line, Cunard, will open at Merseyside Maritime Museum on Friday 3 July, ahead of the Transatlantic 175 weekend on 4 and 5 July.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:18:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/display-marks-cunards-history.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumSlavery Remembrance Day 2015http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/slavery-remembrance-day-2015.aspx
Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the beloved and iconic Nelson Mandela, has accepted an invitation to deliver the Dorothy Kuya Slavery Remembrance Lecture in Liverpool this year, as part of National Museums Liverpool's plans for the city's sixteenth annual Slavery Remembrance Day.Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/slavery-remembrance-day-2015.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumBroken Lives: Slavery in Modern Indiahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/broken-lives.aspx
A powerful new exhibition, Broken lives: Slavery in modern India, opening on 26 June 2015 at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, provides a glimpse into the experiences of India's Dalit community.Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/broken-lives.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumHalf-term fun at National Museums Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Half-term-fun-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspx
Join in with free family activities for everyone this May half-termThu, 14 May 2015 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Half-term-fun-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspxMajesty of the ancient Mayahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Majesty-of-the-ancient-Maya.aspx
World Museum in Liverpool will invite visitors to uncover the hidden treasures of the ancient Mayas this summer, with the opening of a breathtaking exhibition in the city; the only place to host it in the UK.Mon, 11 May 2015 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Majesty-of-the-ancient-Maya.aspxWorld MuseumLusitania memorial servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A special service marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas near Pier Head, at 12.30pm – 1.30pm on Thursday 7 May 2015.Fri, 01 May 2015 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Lusitania-memorial-service.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumGallery to expand LGBT collectionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Gallery-to-expand-LGBT-collection.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has been awarded £60,000 by the Art Fund to expand its collection of works representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) themes.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Gallery-to-expand-LGBT-collection.aspxWalker Art GalleryNew research changes Lusitania datahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/New-research-changes-Lusitania-data.aspx
An exhibition opening at Merseyside Maritime Museum on 27 March called Lusitania: life, loss, legacy will highlight little-known data that changes the commonly used figures of the last 100 years, when referencing the crew and passengers on Lusitania's final voyage.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/New-research-changes-Lusitania-data.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLUSITANIA: her people rememberedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/LUSITANIA-her-people-remembered.aspx
A letter written by Lusitania First Class waiter Fred Russell to his brother, Harry, describing his experiences during the ship's tragic sinking, is one of the amazing items on display for the first time in the Merseyside Maritime Museum's exhibition, Lusitania: life, loss, legacy.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/LUSITANIA-her-people-remembered.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLUSITANIA: life, loss, legacyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/LUSITANIA-life,-loss,-legacy.aspx
A lifejacket, a shoe belonging to a small child, and letters from survivors are some of the amazing items on show as Merseyside Maritime Museum remembers the loss of the Lusitania.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/LUSITANIA-life,-loss,-legacy.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumCollection in Focushttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Collection-in-Focus.aspx
Nine paintings from the Lady Lever Art Gallery have gone on display at Sudley House until January 2016, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to compare works collected by two of Merseyside's most renowned art collectors.Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Collection-in-Focus.aspxMayas: revelation of an endless timehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Mayas-revelation-of-an-endless-time.aspx
World Museum in Liverpool will invite visitors to uncover the hidden treasures of the ancient Mayas this summer, with the opening of a breathtaking exhibition in the city; the only place to host it in the UK.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Mayas-revelation-of-an-endless-time.aspxWorld MuseumPicturing Venicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Picturing-Venice.aspx
A new exhibition showcasing Venice through the eyes of old and modern masters opens at the Lady Lever Art Gallery on 1 May and runs until 27 September 2015.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Picturing-Venice.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryOur modern Magna Cartahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Our-modern-Magna-Carta.aspx
The International Slavery Museum will commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta by working with young people on the issue of modern democracy.Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Our-modern-Magna-Carta.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumPoussin masterpiece in Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Poussin-masterpiece-in-Liverpool.aspx
A masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin, one of the greatest artists of the 17th century, will be displayed at the Walker Art Gallery from 6 March to 7 June 2015.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:44:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Poussin-masterpiece-in-Liverpool.aspxWalker Art GalleryFunding success for World Museum's Egypt gallerieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/funding-success-for-world-museums-egypt-galleries.aspx
World Museum has received a generous grant of £300,000 towards the expansion and improvement of its Ancient Egypt galleries.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/funding-success-for-world-museums-egypt-galleries.aspxWorld MuseumChinese New Year Spectacularhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Chinese-New-Year-Spectacular.aspx
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a host of exciting free events and activities taking place at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 19-21 February.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Chinese-New-Year-Spectacular.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryPirates, Dragons and Disney Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Pirates,-Dragons-and-Disney-Day.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has an action-packed diary of events to keep everyone busy this half-term.Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Pirates,-Dragons-and-Disney-Day.aspxFresh Perspectiveshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Fresh-Perspectives.aspx
Wirral students will exhibit their artwork at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, in the company of internationally-renowned masterpieces.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/Fresh-Perspectives.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryMBE for Museum Dementia Championhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/MBE-for-Museum-Dementia-Champion.aspx
A National Museums Liverpool employee who has worked to improve the lives of people with dementia has been awarded an MBE.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2015/MBE-for-Museum-Dementia-Champion.aspxFamilies go to World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Families-go-to-World-Museum.aspx
World Museum has received an early Christmas present in the form of an award voted for by the public, celebrating it as the region's top family day out for kids under 12.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Families-go-to-World-Museum.aspxWorld MuseumLady Lever Wedgwood wows Russiahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lady-Lever-Wedgewood-wows-Russia.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery's world renowned Wedgwood collection has gone on display in Moscow, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in just four weeks.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lady-Lever-Wedgewood-wows-Russia.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryChristmas crafts at National Museums Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Christmas-crafts-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is filled with free festive fun this ChristmasWed, 17 Dec 2014 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Christmas-crafts-at-National-Museums-Liverpool.aspxNo Man's Land lyrics on displayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/No-Mans-Land-lyrics-on-display.aspx
Following the release of the new version of The Farm's iconic song All Together Now by The Peace Collective, the Museum of Liverpool is to display the original hand-written lyrics of the song by Peter Hooton, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Christmas truce.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/No-Mans-Land-lyrics-on-display.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolOnly in Englandhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Only-in-England.aspx
A new exhibition exploring the lasting influence of the photographer Tony Ray-Jones on the development of British photography, opens at the Walker Art Gallery on 13 February to 7 June 2015.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Only-in-England.aspxWalker Art GalleryMuseums awarded LGBT fundshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Museums-awarded-LGBT-funds.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has been awarded a significant grant to fund research into its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) collections in its art galleries and urban history items at the Museum of Liverpool.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Museums-awarded-LGBT-funds.aspxLusitania, Maya, Modern Mastershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lusitania,-Maya,-Modern-Masters.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has announced a busy programme of fantastic free exhibitions for 2015.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Lusitania,-Maya,-Modern-Masters.aspxBoost for Border Force Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Boost-for-Border-Force-Museum.aspx
Liverpool's Border Force National Museum has been given a major boost through a new agreement between its key partners.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Boost-for-Border-Force-Museum.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLast chance to see John Mooreshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-to-see-John-Moores.aspx
It's the last chance to see 69,104 miniature human figures crammed onto one canvas; a visual depiction of the moves made in a game of chess played by the Dada artist Duchamp; an elderly woman engulfed by a transcendental white light from a chest freezer, and the eerie corpse of a young deer languishing on a dining table.Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-to-see-John-Moores.aspxWalker Art GalleryJuliette Losq is the Visitors' Choicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Juliette-Losq-is-the-Visitors-Choice.aspx
An enormous painting of an urban scene strewn with bin bags and graffiti, and overgrown with twisted plants and weeds, is the winner of the John Moores Painting Prize Visitors' Choice 2014, sponsored by Rathbones.Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Juliette-Losq-is-the-Visitors-Choice.aspxWalker Art GalleryTabitha Moses Exhibition Extendedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Tabitha-Moses-Exhibition-Extended.aspx
Tabitha Moses: Investment, on display at Walker Art Gallery, is beautiful new work by winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2013, Tabitha Moses.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Tabitha-Moses-Exhibition-Extended.aspxWalker Art GalleryDementia App wins top awardhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Dementia-App-wins-top-award.aspx
A digital app created by National Museums Liverpool, has won a top European dementia award.Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Dementia-App-wins-top-award.aspx£1.2m for Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/£1.2m-for-Lady-Lever-Art-Gallery.aspx
A Napoleon death mask, exquisite Chinese porcelain and world-renowned Wedgwood jasperware are some of the incredible collections, amassed by one man, William Hesketh Lever, which will benefit from a major Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/£1.2m-for-Lady-Lever-Art-Gallery.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryFunding boost for Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Funding-boost-for-Museum.aspx
The International Slavery Museum has received a big funding boost to help develop its collections. It was announced today (Tuesday 7 October) that a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for £225,000 has been successful.Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Funding-boost-for-Museum.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumThe Gang: Photographs by Catherine Opiehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/The-Gang-Photographs-by-Catherine-Opie.aspx
A new acquisition for the Walker Art Gallery takes the centre of a stunning collection of work by leading American photographer, Catherine Opie.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/The-Gang-Photographs-by-Catherine-Opie.aspxWalker Art GalleryDownton Abbey costumes star in new exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Downton-Abbey-costumes-star-in-new-exhibition.aspx
A stylish new exhibition showcases ten exquisite outfits created for ITV's Downton Abbey television series.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Downton-Abbey-costumes-star-in-new-exhibition.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryNew work by Tabitha Moses at the Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-work-by-Tabitha-Moses-at-the-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspx
Fertility symbols, ancient and contemporary, are explored in beautiful new art work by winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2013, Tabitha Moses.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:58:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-work-by-Tabitha-Moses-at-the-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspxWalker Art GalleryMoney can't buy me lovehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/money-cant-buy-me-love.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to display a sculpture of one of the city's most well-known characters, made famous by the Beatles song bearing her name, Eleanor Rigby.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/money-cant-buy-me-love.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRose Wylie claims UK painting's biggest prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Rose-Wylie-claims-UK-paintings-biggest-prize.aspx
Rose Wylie was announced the 29th winner of the John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery where the Prize was established almost 60 years ago.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Rose-Wylie-claims-UK-paintings-biggest-prize.aspxWalker Art GalleryOMD ANNOUNCE EXTRA SHOWhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-ANNOUNCE-EXTRA-SHOW.aspx
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have announced an extra date at the Museum of Liverpool. Tickets for both shows go on sale on Friday 5 September at 10am.Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-ANNOUNCE-EXTRA-SHOW.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolSSSNAKES ALIVE!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Snakes-pressrelease.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to discover the slithering, secret life of snakes this autumn, with the opening of an exciting new family friendly exhibition.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Snakes-pressrelease.aspxWorld MuseumOMD TO PLAY MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOLhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-AUGUST-2014.aspx
Press release about OMD playing at the Museum of LiverpoolTue, 19 Aug 2014 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/OMD-AUGUST-2014.aspxNew acquisition for Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-acquisition-for-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspx
One of the city's best-known and loved paintings The Dinner Party by Sam Walsh (1934-89), has been gifted to the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool under the Cultural Gifts Scheme introduced by the UK Government last yearMon, 14 Jul 2014 17:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/New-acquisition-for-Walker-Art-Gallery.aspxWalker Art GalleryShortlist for John Moores Painting Prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Shortlist-for-John-Moores-Painting-Prize.aspx
Five artists have made the shortlist to one of British art's most prestigious awards. The prizewinners of the John Moores Painting Prize 2014 are (in alphabetical order): Rae Hicks, Juliette Losq, Mandy Payne, Alessandro Raho and Rose Wylie.Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Shortlist-for-John-Moores-Painting-Prize.aspxWalker Art GalleryNEW TABLET FOR DEMENTIA CAREhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dementia-care-app.aspx
House of Memories launch a new digital app at the House of Commons for people living with dementia.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dementia-care-app.aspx11 Ways to avoid the World Cup!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/11-Ways-to-avoid-the-World-Cup!.aspx
Escape endless World Cup football and discover your local museums and galleries! National Museums Liverpool has plenty of exhibitions to distract you from the football frenzy.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/11-Ways-to-avoid-the-World-Cup!.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolLast chance to see hit Turner exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-turner.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Gallery's stunning exhibition 'Turner: travels, light and landscape', has broken its own visitor target, with almost 10,000 more visitors than expected a week before it closes.Tue, 27 May 2014 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/Last-chance-turner.aspxLady Lever Art GalleryMuseum launches memory apphttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/house-of-memories-app.aspx
To mark Dementia Awareness Week (18 – 24 May) National Museums Liverpool's award-winning House of Memories programme has gone digital.Thu, 22 May 2014 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/house-of-memories-app.aspxThe eagle has landedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/eagle-sculpture-displayed.aspx
On Wednesday 21 May the Museum of Liverpool welcomed a new resident.Thu, 22 May 2014 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/eagle-sculpture-displayed.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolEmpress of Irelandhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/empress-ireland-memorial.aspx
A service will take place in Liverpool to remember the Empress of Ireland which sunk with huge loss of life a century ago.In the early hours of 29 May 1914, the Canadian Pacific liner left Quebec to make its homeward journey to Liverpool.Thu, 22 May 2014 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/empress-ireland-memorial.aspxRossetti's Obsession: Images of Jane Morrishttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/rossettis-obsession-images-of-jane-morris.aspx
On the centenary of her death a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery explores the role of Jane Morris as Dante Gabriel Rossetti's chief muse and the embodiment of Pre-Raphaelite beauty.Mon, 12 May 2014 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/rossettis-obsession-images-of-jane-morris.aspxFrom There to Herehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/From-There-to-Here.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a brand new exhibition starting in May, exploring how people with learning difficulties have been excluded from history.Fri, 02 May 2014 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/From-There-to-Here.aspxLusitania memorial servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A service marking the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place alongside the ship's salvaged propeller on Wednesday 7 May 2014.Fri, 02 May 2014 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx15.4.1989 - A TRIBUTEhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/15-4-1989-a-tribute.aspx
15 April 2014 will mark 25 years since 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives at Hillsborough during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/15-4-1989-a-tribute.aspxUK's BIGGEST PAINTING PRIZE 2014 LONGLISThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/john-moores-exhibitors.aspx
Once again the Walker Art Gallery brings a fascinating array of approaches to one of art's most traditional mediums when the John Moores Painting Prize opens from 5 July to 30 November, as part of the Liverpool Biennial.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/john-moores-exhibitors.aspxWhen I was littlehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/when-i-was-little.aspx
National Museums Liverpool today joined with Alzheimer's Society ambassador and chair of the Dementia 4 Schools project, Angela Rippon, to launch a brand new initiative encouraging young and old to share and create memories together.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/when-i-was-little.aspxCentenary celebrations for Lady Lever Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/llag-centenary-celebrations.aspx
On 25 March 1914 King George V laid the foundation stone for what was to become one of the UK's finest art venues, the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/llag-centenary-celebrations.aspxGrayson Perry at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/grayson-perry-walker.aspx
Six spectacular tapestries by Turner Prize winning artist (2003), Grayson Perry, tell an epic tale of human nature and social constructs in a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery this summer.Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/grayson-perry-walker.aspxLiberty bound: Slavery and St Helenahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sthelena-exhibition-ism.aspx
A dramatic new exhibition at Liverpool's International Slavery Museum will explore finds from a burial ground of Africans liberated from slavery.Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sthelena-exhibition-ism.aspxTRIBUTE TO DOROTHY KUYAhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dorothy-kuya-memorial.aspx
A lady described as "Liverpool's greatest fighter against racism" will be honoured during this year's Slavery Remembrance Day.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/dorothy-kuya-memorial.aspxSail away: Liverpool shipping postershttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sail-away-exhibition.aspx
A new exhibition at Merseyside Maritime Museum will show how Liverpool shipping companies promoted themselves to the world for more than a century.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/sail-away-exhibition.aspxLast chance to see Banksy at Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/last-chance-banksy.aspx
The last chance to catch Banksy's Bust of a Priest (defaced) at the Walker Art Gallery is Thursday 27 February.Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/last-chance-banksy.aspxMV Derbyshire Trust Fundhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/mv-derbyshire-charity.aspx
A charity which supports seafarers and campaigns for safer ships will be launched in Liverpool on Tuesday 11 February.It has been set up by families who lost loved ones in the MV Derbyshire disaster 34 years ago.Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/mv-derbyshire-charity.aspxMuseums are dementia friendshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/nml-dementia-friends.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has become the first national museums service to take part in the Dementia Friends initiative.More than 200 staff from across the organisation including those from the front of house team, shops, cafés, education and senior posts, attended Dementia Friends awareness sessions run on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society.Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/nml-dementia-friends.aspxBy Jove! It's half-term!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/feb-half-term2014.aspx
Beat holiday boredom with a trip to a free museum or gallery; National Museums Liverpool has a jam-packed programme of events to keep the kids entertained.Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/feb-half-term2014.aspxDiscover Hockneyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/free-hockney-talks.aspx
Discover the early influences and inspiration behind one of Britain's most iconic artists, David Hockney, with a range of free talks at the Walker Art Gallery.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/free-hockney-talks.aspxWalker Art GalleryGONG XI FA CAI! (Happy New Year!)http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/chinese-new-year.aspx
Over the coming weeks, National Museums Liverpool has a host of free events and activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/chinese-new-year.aspxTurner: travels, light and landscapehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/turner-landscapes-exhibition.aspx
An extremely rare print and its copper etching plate feature in a stunning new exhibition on the work of British landscape artist, JMW Turner at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2014/turner-landscapes-exhibition.aspxMerriment at Museumshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/trading-christmas-success.aspx
More than 5,000 people will attend Christmas parties at National Museums Liverpool - the most successful festive season ever for party bookings.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/trading-christmas-success.aspxDAVID M ROBINSON SPONSORS FIRST PRIZE IN UK's BIGGEST PAINTING HONOURhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-robinson-sponsorship.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery is delighted to announce that Liverpool jewellers, David M Robinson will sponsor the £25,000 first prize of the John Moores Painting Prize.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-robinson-sponsorship.aspxPortrait of the engraverhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/james-hamilton-hay.aspx
Landscape and city etchings by Wirral-born artist James Hamilton Hay are the focus of a new exhibition opening at the Walker Art Gallery this December.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/james-hamilton-hay.aspxTurner: travels, light and landscapehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/turner-landscape-exhibition.aspx
A stunning selection of works by Romantic artist JMW Turner star in a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. A stunning selection of works by Romantic artist JMW Turner star in a new exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/turner-landscape-exhibition.aspxSchool work on display at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/school-work-on-display-at-the-walker.aspx
Liverpool City Region school children could see their own names alongside the likes of Rubens, Rembrandt and Riley in a new partnership between the Walker Art Gallery and dot-art Schools.Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/school-work-on-display-at-the-walker.aspxFunding support for Lady Leverhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Funding-support-for-Lady-Lever.aspx
The Lady Lever Art Galley has received initial support* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a major redevelopment of the Gallery.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Funding-support-for-Lady-Lever.aspxDavid Hockney: Early Reflectionshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/David-Hockney-Early-Reflections.aspx
David Hockney is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery brings together a unique selection of paintings and prints, which chart the early development of this iconic British artist.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/David-Hockney-Early-Reflections.aspxLast chance to enter Uk's biggest painting prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-last-chance.aspx
Time is running out to register for one of British art's most prestigious prizes, to be in with a chance of winning a first prize of £25,000 and have your name go down in art history.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-last-chance.aspxBy Jove! It's Ken Dodd!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/By-Jove!-Its-Ken-Dodd!.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is set to open a new photographic exhibition this November, celebrating the life of a comedy legend.Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/By-Jove!-Its-Ken-Dodd!.aspxGet Christmas wrapped uphttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/christmas-gifts-2013.aspx
National Museums Liverpool has a fabulous selection of Christmas gifts for all the family.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/christmas-gifts-2013.aspxMagic Worldshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy this autumn, with the opening of a new family friendly exhibition.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds.aspxHousing people's memorieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/houseing-association-nml.aspx
National Museums Liverpool's pioneering House of Memories training programme is to work with four leading housing associations to increase awareness and understanding of dementia.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/houseing-association-nml.aspxThe Narratorshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/walker-sculpture-exhibition.aspx
A weather vane created by artist Chris Evans is a beacon for a new exhibition of contemporary and modern works from the Art Council Collection at the Walker Art Gallery.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/walker-sculpture-exhibition.aspxTransgender history in Britainhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ahsley-opening.aspx
On 27 September, the Museum of Liverpool will open a major exhibition telling the story of the irrepressible April Ashley – one of the first people in the world to undergo gender reassignment surgery – and the history of transgender people in Britain over the past 70 years.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ahsley-opening.aspxLife on the Front Linehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/family-history-day.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool will host a free First World War family history event on Saturday 28 September, to help people search for relatives who served in the war. The day will also feature a replica First World War trench in the Museum's Atrium, so that visitors can get a sense of what life was really like for those who fought on the front line.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/family-history-day.aspxMan United Donate Tribute Jerseyhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/manunited-donate-jersey.aspx
A tracksuit top worn by a Manchester United star has been donated to the Museum of Liverpool.Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/manunited-donate-jersey.aspxSlavery Remembrance Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspx
Liverpool is set to unite for Slavery Remembrance Day which takes place this Friday (23 August).Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspxDavid Hockney: Early Reflectionshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-hockney-exhibition.aspx
David Hockney is considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery brings to together a unique selection of paintings and prints, which chart the early development of this iconic British artist.Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/david-hockney-exhibition.aspxMagic Worldshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds-longlead.aspx
World Museum invites visitors to enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy this autumn, with the opening of a new family friendly exhibition.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/magic-worlds-longlead.aspxGee Walker to lead walk of remembrancehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspx
Gee Walker will lead a Walk of Remembrance through Liverpool city centre as part of Slavery Remembrance Day commemorations.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/slavery-remembrance-day2013.aspxNew April Ashley Exhibitionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ashley-exhibition.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is to host a new major exhibition this September looking at the history of transgendered people in Britain over the past 70 years, focusing on the experiences of one exceptional individual.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/april-ashley-exhibition.aspxJohn Moores Jury Announcedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-call-entries.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery has brought together a stellar group of international jurors to judge and select the Johns Moores Painting Prize 2014.Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/jm-call-entries.aspxERDF-successhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/erdf-success.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is part of a successful bid, driven by Liverpool LEP, for a funding award of £2.15 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/erdf-success.aspxA Degas finds home at the Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/degas-sculpture-displayed.aspx
La Masseuse (The Masseuse), a sculpture by Edgar Degas has found a permanent home at the Walker Art Gallery as part of the government's Acceptance In Lieu (AIL) scheme, administered by Arts Council England.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/degas-sculpture-displayed.aspxTwo million visit Museum of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/two-million-mol.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool has welcomed a staggering two million visitors since opening less than two years ago.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/two-million-mol.aspxJohn Moores call for entrieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/JM13-call-entries.aspx
The UK's biggest painting prize moves to summerTue, 21 May 2013 13:49:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/JM13-call-entries.aspxAmazing Battle of the Atlantic Findhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/dr-canti-images.aspx
Amazing unseen photos of Royal Navy legend Captain John Walker's escort group attacking and sinking German U-boats will go on show for the very first time.Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/dr-canti-images.aspxTelling Tales of Indiahttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/telling-tales-release.aspx
World Museum will be bringing a piece of India to Liverpool this month, with the opening of a new exhibition exploring the role of storytelling in Indian art and culture.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/telling-tales-release.aspxThe Drawings of Edward Burne-Joneshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/burne-jones-release.aspx
An exquisite selection of drawings by Victorian artist Edward Burne-Jones opens at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 14 June 2013 to 12 January 2014.Fri, 10 May 2013 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/burne-jones-release.aspxLusitania Memorial Servicehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/lusitania-memorial-service.aspx
A service marking the 98th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania will take place alongside the ship's salvaged propeller on Tuesday 7 May 2013.Tue, 07 May 2013 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/lusitania-memorial-service.aspxMuseum offers caravan sitehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/caravan-gallery-merseystyle.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is opening a new photographic exhibition this May, documenting the ordinary and extraordinary details of everyday life.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/caravan-gallery-merseystyle.aspxParr and Woodhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Parr-and-Wood.aspx
From young couples kissing on a dingy dance floor to the faded grandeur of a seaside town, an exhibition of work by acclaimed photographers Martin Parr and Tom Wood examines the early influences of both men and finds a compelling beauty in the ordinary.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Parr-and-Wood.aspxAhoy there me hearties!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pirate-ship.aspx
A model pirate ship is on show at World Museum until Spring 2013Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pirate-ship.aspxWorld MuseumStrangers in a Strange Landhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Strangers-in-a-Strange-Land.aspx
Nine large bales of discarded plastic form the basis of a major new artwork by Robyn Woolston, winner of the Liverpool Art Prize, 2012. Strangers in a Strange Land goes on display at the Walker Art Gallery from 23 March until 23 June 2013.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/Strangers-in-a-Strange-Land.aspxALIVE: In the face of Deathhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/rankin-exhibition.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery will host an exhibition by world renowned photographer Rankin.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/rankin-exhibition.aspxTwentieth Century Chichttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/sudley-fashion-exhibition.aspx
A collection of costumes reflecting monumental changes in the role of women during the twentieth century go on display at Sudley House from 16 February 2013 until Easter 2014.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:32:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/sudley-fashion-exhibition.aspxFresh Perspectiveshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/wirral-schools-art.aspx
Wirral school pupils will have their paintings on show alongside the masters of art when they exhibit at Lady Lever Art Gallery.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/wirral-schools-art.aspxNew Works at the Walkerhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/new-works.aspx
Some of the world's most exciting contemporary artists star in a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery from 2 February 2013.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/new-works.aspxThe Fields of Anfield Roadhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/amazing-anfield.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool will celebrate all things Anfield when it pays tribute to the home of Liverpool Football Club on Saturday 2 February.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/amazing-anfield.aspxIn Seven Days…by Nicola Greenhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/In-Seven-Days.aspx
As Obama is elected US president for a second term, the Walker Art Gallery is pleased to announce the first European display of seven stunning silkscreen prints, which tell the inspiring story of his 2008 presidential campaign.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/In-Seven-Days.aspxNovel Paintingshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/bery-bainbridge-release.aspx
In December, the Museum of Liverpool opened a special exhibition dedicated to the works of celebrated and award-winning novelist, Dame Beryl Bainbridge.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2013/bery-bainbridge-release.aspxAll I want for Christmas is...http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/christmas-retail-2012.aspx
National Museums Liverpool is launching an exclusive range of pigeon-themed gifts designed by artist Patrick Murphy.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/christmas-retail-2012.aspxNational Museums LiverpoolBuddha relics visit World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/buddha-relics.aspx
Rare and precious relics of the Buddha and other Buddhist masters are coming to Liverpool for the first time for two days as a part of a world tour.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/buddha-relics.aspxWorld MuseumThe Art Beat of Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/art-beat-liverpool.aspx
Later this month sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool, featuring works by leading international and emerging artists displayed together for the first time.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/art-beat-liverpool.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolRemembering MV Derbyshirehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/remembering-mv-derbyshire.aspx
A uniform which belonged to one of the crew lost on the tragic MV Derbyshire will go on display for the very first time at Merseyside Maritime Museum.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/remembering-mv-derbyshire.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumCountdown to John Mooreshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/john-moores-countdown.aspx
The Walker Art Gallery is pleased to announce the five shortlisted prize winners of the John Moores Painting Prize 2012.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/john-moores-countdown.aspxWalker Art GalleryMuseum Displays Olympic Fakeshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/olympic-fakes.aspx
Merseyside Maritime Museum is highlighting the illegal trade in fake Olympic Games merchandise.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/olympic-fakes.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAn Age Of Confidencehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/age-of-confidence.aspx
A collection of photographs that give a deep insight into a vanished world opens at Sudley House from 20 July 2012 to 30 June 2013.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/age-of-confidence.aspxSudley HouseArt imitating the pool of lifehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pool-of-life.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool is set to host a unique exhibition of works, displayed together for the first time, by international leading and emerging artists.Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/pool-of-life.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolImages of a Paradise Losthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/george-osodi.aspx
A photographic exhibition looking at the impact of the oil industry on the lives of people in Niger Delta opens at Liverpool's International Slavery Museum.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/george-osodi.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumMuseum Makes a Millionhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mol-million-visitors.aspx
The Museum of Liverpool has welcomed one million visitors through its doors since opening in July 2011, just nine months ago.Thu, 03 May 2012 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mol-million-visitors.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolPrizewinning Painting donated to Walker Art Galleryhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/metatopia-nick-fox.aspx
John Moores Painting Prize 2010 exhibitor Nick Fox has gifted his prizewinning painting Metatopia to the Walker Art Gallery.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/metatopia-nick-fox.aspxWalker Art GalleryMysteries of the Codex to be revealedhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mysteries-of-codex.aspx
One of World Museum's most prized objects, a rare Mexican deer skin book more than 800 years old, is being investigated to reveal its secrets.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/mysteries-of-codex.aspxWorld Museum'Tiny' Dino Visits World Museumhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/tiny-the-dinosaur.aspx
Visitors to World Museum will have the opportunity to meet Tiny, a juvenile Stegosaurus for two days of free pre-historic hysterics on 24 & 25 March 2012.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/tiny-the-dinosaur.aspxWorld MuseumInternational Women's Dayhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/international-womens-day.aspx
International Women's Day is marked annually across the world on 8 March, to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/international-womens-day.aspxHistorical Happeningshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/historical-happenings.aspx
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March 2012 from 11am – 4pm, William Brown Street will come alive with Historical Happenings.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/historical-happenings.aspxTitanic dogshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-dogs.aspx
Three small dogs survived the Titanic disaster cradled in their owners' arms as they climbed into lifeboats.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-dogs.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAmazing Titanic Letters Foundhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letters-found.aspx
Two astonishing letters written aboard Titanic during her doomed maiden voyage have been discovered and will go on display at Liverpool's Merseyside Maritime Museum.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letters-found.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumLiverpool's Doors to openhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/liverpool-doors.aspx
Poetry Society President Roger McGough brings to the new Museum of Liverpool a unique art installation combining his poetic skills and love of his home city.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/liverpool-doors.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolFangs and flares on William Brown Streethttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/fangs-flare-events.aspx
Kids love dinosaurs. They also love dressing up. This half term they can do both on the fabulous William Brown Street!Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/fangs-flare-events.aspx(Re)Lift-off for planetarium!http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/new-planetarium.aspx
World Museum's planetarium has had a major re-vamp more than forty years after it first opened in 1970.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/new-planetarium.aspxLiverpool and the Holocausthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/holocaust-memorial-day.aspx
This Thursday 26 January, the Museum of Liverpool will be hosting a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2012.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/holocaust-memorial-day.aspxMuseum of LiverpoolTitanic letter heartbreakhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letter-heartbreak.aspx
May Louise McMurray sat down in her neat home in Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, to pen her first-ever letter.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/titanic-letter-heartbreak.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumInternational Slavery Museum cash boosthttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/ism-funding.aspx
The International Slavery Museum has received funding of £80,000 towards ambitious expansion plans.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2012/ism-funding.aspxInternational Slavery MuseumFinal Call for Entrieshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/jm2012-call-entries.aspx
The last chance to register for the UK's biggest painting prize, John Moores Painting Prize 2012, is Friday 20 January 2012.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/jm2012-call-entries.aspxWalker Art GalleryWalker uncovers Banksy's mutilated headhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/banksy-sculpture.aspx
The renowned graffiti artist has sawn off the face of an 18th Century replica stone bust and glued on a selection of bathroom tiles.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/banksy-sculpture.aspxFeather Cuts and Flareshttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/feathercuts-flares.aspx
A new display at the Walker Art Gallery featuring nine original outfits from the 1970s when extravagant modes blossomed despite social and political upheaval.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/feathercuts-flares.aspxWalker Art GallerySir Peter Blake announced as first patron of John Moores Painting Prizehttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/peter-blake-patron.aspx
Sir Peter Blake has been named as the first patron of the John Moores Painting Prize, the UK's biggest painting competition.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/peter-blake-patron.aspxWalker Art GalleryTitanic and Liverpoolhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/titanic-liverpool.aspx
The only known surviving Titanic First Class ticket and other rarely-seen items linked to the disaster will be displayed in Liverpool in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/titanic-liverpool.aspxMerseyside Maritime MuseumAmerican Civil War Trailhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/american-civil-war.aspx
Visitors follow the fascinating Liverpool and the American Civil War Gallery Trail around Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum marking the 150th anniversary of the conflict.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/about/mediacentre/2011/american-civil-war.aspx